“Aline” fells 41 trees and 12 structures across the Algarve
As of 16pm, the municipalities of Alcoutim, Castro Marim, Lagos and Vila Real de Santo António had not yet recorded any occurrence
As of 16pm, the municipalities of Alcoutim, Castro Marim, Lagos and Vila Real de Santo António had not yet recorded any occurrence
The population is already receiving alert messages from Civil Protection
Actions were developed in the parishes of S. Clemente, S. Sebastião, Boliqueime, Almancil and Quarteira
Due to weather forecasts
The initiative, promoted by Loulé Civil Protection, had the support of the parish councils of Alte, Ameixial, Salir and União de Freguesias Querença, Tôr and Benafim
If necessary, the means are already in place to remove people from the Fornalha area.
At least one Kamov helicopter, one light helicopter and two Fireboss planes are battling the flames.
Fire has already consumed 7 thousand hectares
“The causes of this occurrence are still unknown”
Faro and Beja under orange notice until Monday
"Any small occurrence could become a major occurrence", said Secretary of State for Civil Protection